MAKING WAVES

MAKING WAVES

TULUM, MEXICO

WHY GO?

Tulum is more adventurous than Indiana Jones in a wetsuit: a Pre-Columbian Maya city with its own beach, secret cenotes, Caribbean castles, jungles teeming with wildlife and waters that house huge ? but blessedly benign ? whale sharks.

THE TOP FIVE

Visiting the Tulum ruins

Tasting fish tacos

Sun saluting in a treetop yoga session

Snorkelling in San Actun Cenote

Day-trip to Laguna Bacalar

WHERE TO STAY

Kick things off with ice-cold caipirinhas at Be Tulum's Beach Club, then turn up the volume at Papaya Playa. Life's a little more languid at the Beach Tulum ? a two-pool paradise on milk-white sand ? and Coqui Coqui, a model-owned hideaway with a dangerously tempting boutique. Unwind at eco-chic Coral Tulum, or try yoga at laid-back Las Ranitas.

Bohemian rhapsody

Be Tulum

Hedonistic hippie retreat Don't miss tree-top yoga classes

Papaya Playa

Palapa-thatched cabanas Don't miss the spa's sweat lodge

The Beach Tulum

White-sand seductress Don't miss a tequila tasting

Eco-conscious indulgence

Las Ranitas

Oceanfront indulgence Don't miss blue-turtle spotting

Coqui Coqui Tulum

Eco pile by Papolchac's pyramids Don't miss a trip to the ruins

Coral Tulum

Sweet suite love on Tulum beach Don't miss a kip in your hammock

SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT

Remember the film, Pet Semetary? The secluded Cenotes Sac Actun were given the same nickname when explorers first went diving in them, and found enormous numbers of fossilised animal skeletons in the underwater caves.

WHEN TO GO

Head to this eco-haven any time except July-September (hurricane season). December and January are the best months for shaking your hips on the beach with some of the best parties.

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